Judge declares Line 5 pipeline will be shut down:”It’s just a question of when”
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As Bad River heads to Federal Court for emergency shut down of Line 5, area is woefully underprepared for a pipeline rupture
As Bad River heads to Federal Court for emergency shut down of Line 5, area is woefully underprepared for a pipeline rupture
Bad River Band’s Filing for Emergency Closure Necessary to Protect Great Lakes from Dangerous Line 5 Pipeline
Bad River Band’s Filing for Emergency Closure Necessary to Protect Great Lakes from Dangerous Line 5 Pipeline
Bad River Band files papers in Federal Court about deterioration around Line 5 pipeline during emergency flooding
May 4, 2023 Barbara With On May 1, 2023, the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and Enbridge Energy filed papers in federal court, showing evidence that a meander where the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline crosses the Bad River is worsening quickly under the pressure of the record snowfalls, still melting down the north […]
As Wisconsin DNR sets horizontal directional drilling standards, Minnesota still suffering from HDD use on Line 3
November 19, 2022 On November 14, Wisconsin Land+Water, a member of the Wisconsin Standards Oversight Council, hosted a training webinar to explain the new technical standards of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) recently adopted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Enbridge Energy plans to use HDD for the construction of their proposed Line 5 […]
Water Protectors to Greet Enbridge Contractors at Pier B Hotel event in Duluth Tuesday, November 15
Concerned citizens cite Line 3 aquifer breaches, frac-outs, and excessive arrests in Minnesota, and ongoing Line 5 issues faced by the Bad River Tribe in Wisconsin TUESDAY – NOVEMBER 15 – 4:30 -7:00 P.M.Pier B Hotel — 800 W Railroad St. Duluth, MN 55802 November 14, 2022 A diverse gathering of Water Protectors wielding puppets, […]
Wisconsin DNR sends Enbridge a list of demands
November 1, 2022 On October 31, 2022, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WIDNR) sent Enbridge Energy a letter asking for data needed to prepare the environmental impact statement (EIS) for their proposed Line 5 reroute through the Bad River watershed. Among other things, the letter questions the drilling fluids—how many and what other damaging […]
EPA says Enbridge’s plans for Line 5 may permanently damage water quality, aquatic life, and native habitat
March 22, 2022 Adapted from article EPA raises red flags on Enbridge Line 5’s environmental and tribal impacts in Minnesota Healing Voices. The public is encouraged to submit written comments on the Enbridge Draft Environmental Impact Statement by email or regular mail. Submit electronic and hardcopy written comments at any time through Friday, April 15, 2022, […]
Enbridge Line 5 draft EIS denounced as “a very dangerous plan” in Wisconsin 2022 State of the Tribes address
February 24, 2022 Barbara With On February 22, Shannon Holsey, President of the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians delivered the 2022 State of the Tribes Address from the Wisconsin State Capitol Assembly Chambers in Madison. President Holsey’s remarks on behalf of all Wisconsin Tribes included sharp criticism of the Enbridge Line 5 draft Environmental Impact […]
Comment period for commenting on Enbridge Line 5 draft EIS has been extended to March 18
February 2, 2022 The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WIDNR) has extended the public comment period for Enbridge Line 5 draft Environmental Impact Statement. The move was in response to a letter sent by the Wisconsin League of Women Voters and nine other organizations concerned that the period was too short considering the complexity of […]
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